Susan Cosier

Reporter, Audubon Magazine

Susan Cosier is a Chicago-based journalist focused on science and the environment.

Articles by Susan Cosier

Finding Where Biodiversity Overlaps with Conservation

November 29, 2013 — A mapping project emphasizes the need to protect more places.

The Park Service Mulls a Decision About Michigan's Isle Royale

October 14, 2013 — Wolves in one national park may go extinct without government intervention.

Bye-bye Golf Courses, Hello Nature Preserves

September 15, 2013 — The Great Recession had at least one silver lining for wildlife: Golf courses are being turned into natural protected places. 

Wind Energy Developers Snap Up Offshore Leases

September 14, 2013 — A renewable-energy rush off New England.

Old Faithful Reveals New Secrets

August 08, 2013 — A hidden chamber below the geyser may drive its iconic eruptions.

Recording the Vibrant Life of New York Waterways Threatened by Invasive Species and Fracking

June 05, 2013 — Video: An up-close look at underwater worlds.

Palm Oil Plantations Are Bad for Birds

June 01, 2013

Atmospheric CO2 Nears 400 ppm, Which Means What?

May 06, 2013

The Investment to Save Globally Threatened Bird Species

March 18, 2013 — The cost to protect these animals from extinction actually isn’t staggering.

Unlocking the Mystery of Flocks

March 18, 2013 — Groups of birds are providing insight into human behavior.